Larry's Last Stand

Larry's finished. Yes, I know we never thought this day would come, but it's here. Larry's last concert was on Wednesday, and even though I attended, it seemed more like a dream than reality. Yes, it was an emotional night for all of us. Larry was special, in more ways than 3.

I guess the first thing that comes to mind when I think of Larry would have to be the loving way in which he taught. While too some it would seem that yelling, kicking people out of the class, and shooting with imaginary pistols would be hostile actions, those of us who knew Larry best know that these were the only ways Larry could express the deep musical admiration he had for each of us.

The second thing I think of is Nuance. Larry was always talking about "Nuance". While I still don't know what nuance is, and nobody else does either, I know that Larry was full of it.

Lastly, Larry's "Quiet Bus Ride" was superb. I think this attribute had the most lasting and profound effect on me. I even named my Jr. Jazz team after it, and we all know what an honor that is. Larry's contributions to my character cannot be calculated. Let's just say, I'll be a forever dogmented person.